<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the shortlist of candidates for the 2024 African Player of the Year award, which includes Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi, defender for Paris Saint-Germain.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Achraf Hakimi competes for the award for the best African player for the year 2024</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Hakimi faces strong competition from Guinean Serhou Guirassy, Borussia Dortmund striker, Nigerian Ademola Lookman, Atalanta striker, Ivorian Simon Adingra, Brighton winger, and South African Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Nominees' Achievements and Awards Ceremony in Marrakech</span></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Achraf Hakimi is a standout name on the list after winning the French league and cup with Paris Saint-Germain this year, while Ademola Lookman is the favourite after leading Atalanta to the Europa League title and scoring a crucial hat-trick in the final.<br><br> Guinean Serhou Guirassy also scored 30 goals in the Bundesliga last season, and Adingra helped Ivory Coast win the continental title.<br><br> The Moroccan city of Marrakech is scheduled to host the awards ceremony on December 16, where the best players in the African continent for the year 2024 will be honored.<br></p>